Why no more Personal Java?

Robert Paris

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posted 12 years ago

I've tried programming for the Pocket PC, and I used to use Personal Java. However, that's now discontinued. Any idea why? It was actually easy to use, and worked properly. The other options CLDC, etc I have not been able to figure out how to use with a pocket pc.

Frank Eichfelder

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posted 12 years ago

I think the reason is that Sun doesn't want to support too much different platforms for Java-technology besides J2SE, J2EE and J2ME.

Michael Yuan

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posted 12 years ago

Personal Java is replaced by the J2ME Personal Profile, which is what you use for PDAs these days.